Buying Advice

Constantly evolving regulations, a fluctuating market, ever-changing neighbourhoods… the property market is a constantly-moving industry that requires expert insight and knowledge. Private Property provides the latest news and advice on everything property related for all sides of the spectrum. In our one-stop Property Advice portal, you can find:

Which is better - to rent or own?
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Which is better - to rent or own?

The property market shifts between buyers and sellers phases, influencing rentals and your decision to rent or buy.

Documents you need when applying for a home loan
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Documents you need when applying for a home loan

Learn what documents you will need to provide a bank, when you apply for a home loan.

Buying a home under pressure
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Buying a home under pressure

Do not settle for a property that doesn’t tick all your boxes, even if you are in a rush to purchase a home.

Legal documents for home buyers and sellers
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Legal documents for home buyers and sellers

Avoid financial nightmares and stress by understanding the legal documents that you will need to sign when buying or selling a home.

Millennials' property purchases on the decline
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Millennials' property purchases on the decline

Here’s what the data is telling us about millennials' homeownership buying patterns.

Why property insights matter
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Why property insights matter

Staying up to date with the latest residential real estate news is crucial for agents and buyers and sellers active in the property market.

Rent to own property
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Rent to own property

The rent-to-own model is an ideal solution for first-time home buyers to live on a property while saving to buy it.

Durbanville property for sale
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Durbanville property for sale

With a diverse community and peaceful lifestyle, Durbanville and its surrounds are appealing to buy-to-let investors.

Fixtures and fittings property law
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Fixtures and fittings property law

Understanding what is and isn’t a fixture is important for both buyers and sellers.